Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 640 Shield Me from Danger

Hayley's POV:

When I said those words, I wasn't joking.

I despised feeling helpless and in the dark, as if I had no control over what's

happening.

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I didn't mind Benjamin having his secrets, but there was no way I'd stand by while he faced danger alone, without me knowing.

If only I could be honest with him about my status as an Alpha. I was sure the reason he was keeping things from me was to protect me, to shield me from danger. But I didn't want that kind of protection.

Most people would probably see it as thoughtful when a partner hid their wounds or struggles-suffering in silence to avoid worrying the other person. But that wasn't what I wanted.

I'd always wanted to fight alongside my mate, side by side, facing every challenge together.

I promised Benjamin that one day I would become his Luna, and with that promise came the responsibility to stand by him, through every difficulty and danger. I never wanted to be kept in the dark or pushed aside when it was his turn to face the worst.

After two long, tense minutes of silence, I finally heard Benjamin's strained voice on the other end of the phone.

"Are you trying to call off our engagement?"

I could hear the weakness in his voice, and though I was angry, just knowing he was alive gave me some relief.

"Send me the address!" I snapped, cutting him off before he could say another word. Without hesitation, I ended the call.

A minute later, Tyrone sent me the location.

Following the coordinates, I found myself standing in front of a small two-story wooden house.

stairs and stepped inside, where I saw Benjamin lying on a bed, his

were wrapped tightly around his shoulder and waist, but the blood seeping through the fabric told me his

of his skin-far too pale for someone

wolf, shared in my discomfort. She

heart sinking with

"It's the same poison that affected my grandmother, only mine's

this same deadly poison targeting the

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but was too weak. Instead, he motioned

to Benjamin, began to

I'll need to perform needle therapy. There's too much poison in

one last look, and when

room.

by his side, I began inserting the needles one by one, focusing all my attention as I guided Hera's energy through me

a while, he asked softly, "Are you still

I deliberately angled the needle a little sharper and pressed deeper into

groaned in pain, but I

the sound of his discomfort finally ceased, I quickly removed

different spot, just a

on mine the entire time. After a

he said, his voice filled with

at risk?" I

didn't let up on

There was a look in his eyes

and teased, "You're not marrying me for free access to a

in your eyes?" Benjamin frowned, though there was a hint of

I mean is, you're my life. As long as you're okay, I won't let myself die. And I'm an Alpha. With my powerful wolf and